Middle Eastern Night And Day

You and I are of the same blood Cousins, in fact, not so distant as you think In the name of our common ancestors Who mothered and fathered us both Take this hand, outstretched in peace Join in alliance for understanding Seek the path that leads us back The one family inclusive That loves and takes care of us All. ~ Laurence Overmire (Previously published in Poetry Junction, Apr.2003; The Other Voices International Project, Apr.2006; Metromania Magazine, Summer 2007; translated into Arabic and published in An-Nahar, a Lebanese newspaper, Jan.2009)